School Business Manager

Reeson Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive Lambeth primary school to recruit an experienced School Business Manager for a January 2027 start. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership to ensure finances, resources and administration run effectively.

This role requires strong budgeting, HR, procurement and premises knowledge, plus excellent organisation and leadership to drive efficiency and value for money.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as School Business Manager or similar senior school finance/operations role.
• Strong understanding of school finance, budgeting and resource management.
• Knowledge of HR, procurement, premises management and school administration.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate with leaders, staff, parents and external providers.
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the school's financial management, including budgets and monitoring expenditure.
• Managing procurement, contracts, premises and health and safety arrangements.
• Leading and supporting administrative and support staff.
• Managing HR processes, including recruitment, staffing and payroll administration.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant policies and statutory requirements.
• Providing financial reports and operational advice to the Headteacher and senior leadership team.
• Supporting strategic development and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and value for money.

Skills

School finance

Budgeting

HR & payroll

Procurement

Premises management

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

School Business Manager - Primary School - Lambeth

Location: Lambeth, South London
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Reeson Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lambeth to recruit an experienced School Business Manager for a January 2027 start.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive School Business Manager to play a key role in the strategic and operational management of a busy primary school. Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, you will help ensure the school's finances, resources and administrative functions run effectively.

The Role - School Business Manager

As School Business Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the school's financial management, including budgets, financial planning and monitoring expenditure.

• Managing procurement, contracts, premises and health and safety arrangements.

• Leading and supporting administrative and support staff.

• Managing HR processes, including recruitment, staffing and payroll administration.

• Ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and statutory requirements.

• Providing financial reports and operational advice to the Headteacher and senior leadership team.

• Supporting the school's strategic development and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and value for money.

The Ideal School Business Manager

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a School Business Manager or in a similar senior school finance/operations role.

• A strong understanding of school finance, budgeting and resource management.

• Knowledge of HR, procurement, premises management and school administration.

• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with school leaders, staff, parents and external providers.

• A proactive approach, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Why Apply?

• January 2027 start in a welcoming Lambeth primary school.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.

• A key role working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Ongoing support from Reeson Education throughout the placement.

Safeguarding Statement

Reeson Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%